In South Lanarkshire, the No campaign won 121,800 votes to beat the Yes camp with 100,990. The woman expected to replace Salmond said she will "follow the mood of the people" if promises made in the run up to the vote are not met.

CLOSING a Glasgow hospital could impact on "fragile" A&E services in Lanarkshire, according to official papers. Talks are under way about the possible impact of the closure of the old Victoria Infirmary hospital next year when the South Glasgow University Hospital opens.